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LF05 NFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,374 mi
Last recorded55,374 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 55,374 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both fronts (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,986 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 51,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,639 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both asides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,149 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust rubber mountings metal hooks

Fail 15 Apr 2019 39,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion to centre exhaust rubber mountings metal hooks

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,284 miles

MIL WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

Rust /pitting to inside of both front brake discs

Unable to fully see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,929 miles

Inside of both front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,939 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,143 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 31,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,676 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 27,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,062 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,513 miles

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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LF05 NFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 NFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF05 NFZ registered?

LF05 NFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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